Obituaries

Edward L. Neltner

Edward L. Neltner

Oct 13, 2024

Edward Lawrence Neltner was born on January 2, 1962, spent his life in Finneytown, OH, and passed away on October 13, 2024 at his farm in Brookville, IN.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kimberly Neltner (nee Hopkins), his three children, Michael (Sara), Christopher, and Rachel Neltner, two grandchildren Vivian and Judah Neltner, sisters Terry (Ted) Chapman...

Josef K. Hinze

Josef K. Hinze

Oct 13, 2024

Josef Kurt Hinze, 41, passed away on October 13, 2024. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 27, 1983, in Cincinnati to Mark S. and Sarah Jane Hinze. Preceded in death by his father, his beloved Pap, A. Wayne Bussler, his Uncle Raymond Riepenhoff, and his soul dog Hoover. Survived by his wife and best buddy since second...

Edward Michael Holt

Edward Michael Holt

Oct 12, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Michael Holt, lovingly called Michael by his family, on October 12th at the age of 36. Born to Kimberly Ann Holt and Edward Martin Holt, Michael was the youngest sibling, sharing a close bond with his sisters, Stacey Amanda Holt, Sarah Elizabeth Holt, and Melissa Ann Holt, along...

Norma L. Watts

Norma L. Watts

Oct 11, 2024

Norma L Watts, beloved wife of the late John Watts. Loving mother of Teresa A. Cannon, Bernice L. Cannon (Charles), Darrell C. Cannon and Sandra J. Stude (Gary). Dear grandmother of Beth A. Mowry (Rob Hillard), Becky Frazier (Matt), Brian A. Mowry (Jeannie) and the late Jennifer Turney. Dear great grandmother of Julianna Sutliff, Brooke Hillard, Isabelle Hillard, and Raegan...

Robert "Bob" Hartlaub

Robert "Bob" Hartlaub

Oct 10, 2024

HARTLAUB, Robert J. Jr “Bob” Beloved wife of Ann Ivancic. Loving father of Clara (Brian) Schawe and grandfather of Gentry and Savannah Schawe. Dear brother Julie Ann (Dale) Schwettmann and the late Cynthia Louise Pitzer. Preceded in death by his parents Robert Sr and Clara Mae Hartlaub, and step-mothers Ida and Sandra Hartlaub. Also survived by close friend and business...

Della Mae Hembree

Della Mae Hembree

Oct 10, 2024

Della Mae Dufrene Hembree, 80, born May 2, 1944, a native of Des Allemands, Louisiana and resident of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 within two hours before her sister, Genevieve Dufrene Authement, who died in Houma, Louisiana.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Gene Hembree, daughters Tammy Lynn VanderSchuur and husband Bernd, Crystal Hembree Sharp and...

William H. Weber

William H. Weber

Oct 10, 2024

William H. Weber (Bill), 80, passed away on 10/10/2024 after a short battle with acute leukemia. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on 11/20/43. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Therese (nee Schulkers) Weber, sisters Joan & Diana, and daughter Lela. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eva (nee Jasper), sons Kenneth and...

Violet "June" Burton

Violet "June" Burton

Oct 10, 2024

Violet J (June) Burton, 89, passed away 10/10/2024. She was born in Somerset Kentucky to the late Dallas and Emma (Goff) Carter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years James L (Lloyd) Burton, 4 Brother-in-laws, Floyd Raines, Carl Burton, Ronnie Burton, and Jearl Cromer, 2 Sister-in-laws, Berniece Cromer, and Ruth Owens. She is survived by her...

Virginia Siddall

Virginia Siddall

Oct 9, 2024

Virginia Werschay Siddall, 98, passed away October 9,2024 in Mason, Ohio. She was formerly from Duluth, Minnesota. Her husband Gerald passed away in 2023. They lived a number of years in Rome, Georgia before retiring to Ohio.

She is survived by a sister, Donna Vandergrift of Fishers, Indiana, as well as three nephews and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held...

Mary G. Peacock

Mary G. Peacock

Oct 8, 2024

PEACOCK, Mary G. (nee Gavin). Beloved wife of Michael Shumaker. Cherished daughter of Dorothy and the late Jack Gavin. Loving mother of Geoffrey (Rachel Codkind) Peacock, Kate (Drew Sawyer) Peacock, Colin Peacock and Natalie Peacock, step-mother of Noah (Allie) Shumaker, Maddie (Tony) Johnson and Bernadette Shumaker. Devoted Mare Mare of Maya Sawyer, Shay, Avery, Hayes Shumaker and Makenzie and Annie...

Carol Berryman

Carol Berryman

Oct 8, 2024

Carol Berryman, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Vivian and Lawrence Berryman, passed away on October 8, 2024. She was a cherished sister to Larry Berryman, Shirley Berryman, Ronnie Berryman, Margaret Berryman, Vicki Mangold, Darlene Richter, and Debbie Stidham. 

Carol was a devoted mother to her son, Ethan Daniels, who was the light of her life and an aunt and great aunt...

Gwendolyn Crawford

Gwendolyn Crawford

Oct 7, 2024

Crawford, Gwendolyn (nee Alford)

Devoted wife of the late James L. Crawford Sr. Loving mother of James L. (Lisa) Crawford Jr., Carolyn (Michael) Means, Gwenna (Kelley) Brooks, and Regina (Robert) Kern.

Dear grandmother of Candice, Keith, Heather, Courtney, Nathan, Patrick, David, Jason, Emily, Caleb, and the late Kayla. Dear great grandmother of seven.

Cherished sister of the late Lyda, John, Orville, Doyle, Flora...

Diane Vanden Eynden

Diane Vanden Eynden

Oct 6, 2024

October 13,1957-October 6, 2024 (66 yrs. of age) at Hospice of Cincinnati

Daughter of the late Paul and Noreen (Ashbrock) Vanden Eynden, sister of James Vanden Eynden, Sue Hotze (Robert Brockman), Beverly Lipton, Cheryl (Thomas) Lanham, aunt of seven nieces and three nephews

Diane loved to party, was a friend to everyone she met, and brought so much joy to others. Celebrating...

Regina Kesterson (nee Mills)

Regina Kesterson (nee Mills)

Oct 6, 2024

Regina Kesterson (nee Mills), beloved wife of the late Marc J. Kesterson; devoted mother of the late David M. (Gail S.) Kesterson, Sharon K. (late Jerry) Bollen, Bonnie K. (Richard) Dietrich, Amy K. (Robert) Vaughan; loving grandmother of Heather Kesterson-Bollen and Christopher Bollen, Stephanie (David) Tomlinson and Kevin (Mindy) Kesterson; beloved great-grandmother of Kamryn, Avery, Kaitlyn, Madelyn; dear sister of...

Robert John Schultz

Robert John Schultz

Oct 6, 2024

Robert J. Schultz

Born 4-8-1929

Died 10-6-2024

 Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Schultz (nee Carr). Devoted father of Dale Schultz (Susan), Darlene Schultz &. Dan Schultz (Judie)

Loving grandfather of Dawn Bertsche (Jack) &Brian Schultz (Deemi). Great Grandfather of Ellie, Mack & Gus. Cherished son of John Schultz

& Anna Schultz (nee Bauer)

Robert loved to play Golf and travel with his wife of 53...

Kimberly Shepard

Kimberly Shepard

Oct 5, 2024

Kimberly “Kim” Shepard (nee Perry), 66, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family on October 5, 2024. 

Kim is survived by her husband of 44 years and love of her life, H. Wayne Shepard, Jr., daughter Rachel (Chad) Bowen, grandchildren Ainsley and Shepard Bowen, parents Lankford “Cleve” and Ruth (Gruenemeier) Perry, siblings Wayne (Marilyn) Perry, Wanda (Len) Petrey, Randy...

Jennifer Jean Becker

Jennifer Jean Becker

Oct 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer Becker, a beloved mother to Joe (Brandi), Dan (Maria), & Kate Becker, a proud “Mimi” to Kallie, Emma, Caden, and Connor, and a loyal friend. She went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the age of 56. She was born and raised...

Eugene "Duke" Osborne

Eugene "Duke" Osborne

Oct 4, 2024

OSBORNE, Eugene “Duke”. Beloved husband of Evelyn Osborne (nee Underdown) for 57 years. Loving father of Tina (Jim) Harrod, Kathy (Steve) Campbell and Chrissie (Richard) McIntosh. Devoted grandfather of Jami (Jeff) Bradley, Jimmy Harrod, Leo McIntosh, Justin Campbell, Lauren Skeens and Rebekah Campbell. Cherished great-grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Pansy Walden, Wanda Villarreal, Patty Osborne and the late Audrey...

Charles D Mellott

Charles D Mellott

Oct 4, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Mellott, born on June 29, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard and Nancy Mellott, passed away on October 4, 2024.

Chuck is survived by his beloved partner and love of his life for 37 years, Nicole Emrich. He leaves behind a close-knit family, including his brothers Rick, Daniel, and Randy (Georgia) Mellott, and sisters Cindy (Jerry) Pack,...

Alberta Buell

Alberta Buell

Oct 4, 2024

BUELL, Alberta Beloved wife of the late Michael W. Buell. Loving mother of Debbie (Brian) Barrett and Michael (Tonya) Buell. Dear grandmother of Taylor Buell, Owen Barrett, Dylan Buell and Camren Brooks. Sister of Ruth Bowling Hensley, Shirley Bowling Church, Randy Dixon, the late Warren Bowling, and the late Larry Dixon. Daughter of the late Esther Bowling Dixon and Don...